Posted on 11/11/2006 5:32:37 AM PST by jamesrichards
Democrats to 'revisit' law creating border fence By Shaun Waterman UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL November 11, 2006 Democrats will look again at the legislation mandating 698 miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border and might seek to scrap the plan altogether when they take control of Congress next year. Rep. Bennie Thompson, Mississippi Democrat, told reporters this week that he expected to "revisit" the issue when he becomes chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee in the 110th Congress. Mr. Thompson said the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new border enforcement program, known as the Secure Border Initiative or SBI Net -- which includes monitors, cameras and other integrated surveillance systems -- is a viable alternative to fencing. "We might do away with it, or look at [integrating it into] SBI Net," he said. "A virtual fence rather than a real one."
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Not everyone who disagrees with the way our party has conducted itself would vote democrat. You couldn't pay me enough...but I wanted to see our party act like it had the "mandate" we gave them. Instead they tried to be so "bipartisan" that they shot themselves (us) in the foot. Now that the rats have control, they are not even trying to be bipartisan, they are just working towards their agenda. THAT'S what our reps should have done.
Don't shoot the messengers. The GOP is reaping what it sowed.
If the legislation was so "meaningless" then why does nancy pelosi want to reverse it?
Can youy answer that dearie?
Naw, it was "true" conservatives like you, who have reaped what you sowed.
Like i said before, I have a clear conscience.
As a gesture of friendship to her great big new constituency from south of the border. That was easy.
You shoulda been with us on this border thing, Dane. In a few years the GOP will be going going gone.
So do, I, Dane. So do I.
You are clueless.
Well if having nancy pelosi as Speaker gives you a clear conscience, so be it.
He is blowing my mind also.
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WASHINGTON - No sooner did Congress authorize construction of a 700-mile fence on the U.S.-Mexico border last week than lawmakers rushed to approve separate legislation that ensures it will never be built, at least not as advertised, according to Republican lawmakers and immigration experts.
GOP leaders have singled out the fence as one of the primary accomplishments of the recently completed session. Many lawmakers plan to highlight their $1.2 billion down payment on its construction as they campaign in the weeks before the midterm elections. But shortly before recessing late Friday, the House and Senate gave the Bush administration leeway to distribute the money to a combination of projects -- not just the physical barrier along the southern border. The funds may also be spent on roads, technology and "tactical infrastructure" to support the Homeland Security Department's preferred option of a "virtual fence."
What's more, in a late-night concession to win over wavering Republicans, GOP congressional leaders pledged in writing that American Indian tribes, members of Congress, governors and local leaders would get a say in "the exact placement" of any structure, and that Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff would have the flexibility to use alternatives "when fencing is ineffective or impractical."
The loopholes leave the Bush administration with authority to decide where, when and how long a fence will be built, except for small stretches east of San Diego and in western Arizona. Homeland Security officials have proposed a fence half as long, lawmakers said.
This case reflects political calculations by GOP strategists that voters do not mind the details, and that key players -- including the administration, local leaders and the Mexican government -- oppose a fence-only approach, analysts said.
Sadly, this is what I said to my husband on election night.
I understand how you can be led by the nose by the mainstream media, and this is your first and only warning about making a fool of yourself, don't let it happen again.
Maybe we should go along with a Bush impeachment. Maybe Cheney will get the hint, but of course the Moonbats won't stop at Bush.
Once again, congratulations. You just proved my point.
That you are a liberal media believing fool, no need to thank me, you did that on your own.
I didn't stay home.
This was Bush's dream. A Congress that supports his shamnesty program.
Uh no it wasn't but nice try, satan. You liberal democrats are getting really desperate aren't you.
Oh BTW, "satan", I am glad you are fighting the current President.
Open borders with Mexico are the one and only 'vision thing' any Bush has truly believed in.
Its really wierd.
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